core terminology Flashcards
what type of noun refers to something that can be seen, touched etc?
concrete noun
‘to’ and ‘for’ are found in which word class?
adverbial of place
what term defines an rhetorical device that employs a series of thee parallel words?
tricolon
what term defines a group of words that all share a similar meaning?
semantic field.
what term defines figures of speech that play with the literal meaning of words?
trope
5 aristolian tragedy terms
catharsis, hubrus, nemesis, protagonist, tragic flaw.
in a Greek drama, who is responsible for speaking in unison and commenting on the play?
the chorus.
3 expectations of a petrarchan lover
idolises, infatuation, worship from afar
rhyme scheme of a petrarchan sonnet?
ABBAABBA CDECDE/CDCDCD
what technique sees the poet listing body parts to praise?
blazon
definition and example of a trope?
plays with the literal meaning of words.
eg: her eyes are the sun
definition and example of anaphora?
the repetition of words at the beginning of lines
eg: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
definition and example of polysyndeton?
multiple conjunctions
eg: she wore a purple dress and a green hat and a yellow scarf and a red glove.
definition and example of asyndeton?
no conjunctions
eg: reduce, reuse, recycle.
definition and example of antithesis?
a literary device that employs contrasting elements to highlight the stark differences between, ideas, characters or situations.
eg: my only love sprung from my only hate.
which part of speech is where you establish your credibility?
exordium
what is pathos?
use of emotion in speech or writing - most powerful.
what is ethos?
creating a sense of credibility.
what is logos?
logical connections between ideas.
what is rhetoric?
speaking or writing intended to persuade.
what is implicature?
something implied or suggested without using direct language.
what is a coup?
a coup is a violent seizure and removal of a government / leader, typically in an illegal manner using military force.
what is syndeton?
2 simple conjuncts are joined by a conjunction.
